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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.40, 4,649.08 and 790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.40, 4,649.08 and 790.88 is: 1,186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.40 : 4,649.08 = 790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.40/4,649.08 = 790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.40x = 4,649.08 × 790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.40x = 3,676,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,864.39/3,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.31

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